daugen
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just received a new two foot by five foot water roller, Ohio Steel, 1150 pounds full.
I'd like to be able to use it during the winter and keep it filled, stored in an unheated barn.
If I put water in it, I have to put some form of antifreeze, and that could get really expensive in a hurry.
The opening hole is unfortunately very small, about an inch with what appears to be a rubber expansion plug tightened by a center screw.
I've been trying to think of alternatives to water. Sand? Nice inert substance and won't cause rust. Actually I guess it would make the inside a lapidary tumbler
of sorts.
I do NOT want to buy twenty gallons of antifreeze for this thing. The roller holds well over a hundred gallons.
Suggestions appreciated. Drew
I'd like to be able to use it during the winter and keep it filled, stored in an unheated barn.
If I put water in it, I have to put some form of antifreeze, and that could get really expensive in a hurry.
The opening hole is unfortunately very small, about an inch with what appears to be a rubber expansion plug tightened by a center screw.
I've been trying to think of alternatives to water. Sand? Nice inert substance and won't cause rust. Actually I guess it would make the inside a lapidary tumbler
of sorts.
I do NOT want to buy twenty gallons of antifreeze for this thing. The roller holds well over a hundred gallons.
Suggestions appreciated. Drew